Tonsillitis

Virus and Bacteria both could be the culprits of Tonsillitis. It is characterized by sore throat, fever, loss of appetite, apnoea, snoring, low energy levels and many more such conditions. If you are suffering from the disease you may experience that your tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. It generally starts with a throat infection resulting in sore throat and painful swallowing. It may also at times cause difficulty in breathing.

Understanding Tonsils

The tonsil is a fleshy lump of tissue that located on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. They are a part of the immunity system in a way that they prevent the germs from entering into the system any further.

What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?

Each person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms of tonsillitis are:

Very sore throat

Fever

Redder-than-normal tonsils

Chills

A yellow or white coating on the tonsils

A funny-sounding voice

Swollen glands in the neck

Bad breath

Does Tonsilitis spread ?

Yes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected.